This year marks the 23rd commemoration of National
Crime Victims' Rights Week, a longstanding observance that honors
those who bring honor to victims, and pays tribute to countless
people in America who have been hurt by crime.

For the first time in the history of the crime victims' movement,
a national observance sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office for Victims of Crime, and co-sponsored by national victim
assistance and allied professional organizations to commemorate
National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) will be held in Washington,
D.C. "A Nation Unites for Victims' Rights" will bring together
crime victims and those who serve them at the National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial on April 10th to observe this year's
NCVRW theme — Victims' Rights: Fulfill the Promise — in
an environment that:

Offers support and honor to people who have been victimized
by crime.

Provides a place to respectfully honor crime victims, including
homicide family survivors whose deceased loved ones have not
been found, for a communal tribute to their loved ones' lives
and loss.

Celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the U.S. Department
of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, which has provided a
strong vision and leadership to promote victims' rights and services
for the past two decades.

Recognizes the significant accomplishments of the past 31
years of our nation's victims' rights movement.

Addresses the challenges we face to ensure that all victims
of crime receive the support and services, and implementation
of their rights, that they need and deserve.

Special thanks is extended to the National Law Enforcement Officers
Memorial Foundation and its Chair, Craig Floyd, for their support
of this special observance.